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HR 5893 119th Congress House Social Welfare

GUARD Act

Introduced: October 31, 2025 Introduced by: Sykes, Emilia Strong Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 31, 2025
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Guaranteed Uninterrupted Access to Retiree Disbursements Act or the GUARD Act

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for administrative expenses during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect.

During a lapse in appropriations for FY2026, the bill also requires SSA to carry out functions that it would carry out in the absence of such a lapse, including responding to communications from congressional offices. 

What's happening now October 31, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1